Manasquan Reservoir
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| Manasquan Reservoir | |
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| Location | Monmouth County, New Jersey |
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| Lake type | reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Timber Swamp Brook |
| Primary outflows | Timber Swamp Brook |
| Basin countries | United States |
The Manasquan Reservoir is a source of water for municipalities and utilities, as well as a 1,204-acre (4.87 km²) park located in Howell Township, in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States.
The Manasquan Reservoir Park offers a five-mile multi-use perimeter trail which surrounds the perimeter of the reservoir as well kayak, rowboat and fishing for park visitors.
A selected portion of the reservoir's property is designated as a wildlife reserve which protects aquatic fauna such as smallmouth bass, hybrid striped bass, tiger muskie, bullhead catfish and panfish.
The reservoir provides a large portion of the drinking water for Central New Jersey. The Manasquan Water Supply System Manager is Richard Famularo.
The reservoir was created by damming the Timber Swamp Brook.
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